By Pninit Cohen and Jonathan Szydlo Read in The Miami Herald A would-be developer is hoping to turn the derelict California Club Golf Course in northeast Miami-Dade in to an "equestrian-themed" residential community — but not without opposition from residents upset they could lose their view of the greens and gain almost 2,000 new neighbors. Liliane Stransky

By Maria Saavedra and Kirsten Mayoral Read in The Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel and The Stuart News As a present from his daughter Rosa, former airline pilot Jorge Velilla, 79, took his first ride in a hot air balloon on a recent Saturday morning. Along with six other family members, Velilla drove 40 minutes to arrive at 6

By Jorge Valens Read in The Miami Herald Gabriel and Oscar Rodriguez didn’t go to camp during their childhood summers. While other kids enjoyed their time off, they were busy learning the ins and outs of their family’s business: owning and operating McDonald’s franchises. Now the brothers are looking to take over the business as third-generation McDonald’s

By Zaimarie De Guzman Read in Sun Sentinel When Richard Gorman was 3, he and his younger brother would pretend Gorman was a mechanic who worked on extraordinary vehicles. Almost 55 years later, Gorman is the president of Vantage Motorworks, lauded by classic car collectors as one of the best restoration companies in the nation. His